Neil Armstrong grew up in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and got his diploma in Indiana. Hoosiers and Ohioans both claim him as theirs, and that’s just one argument between the neighbors. Here are the things Hoosiers and Ohioans will argue about forever. 1. Football Bragging Rights Football gave Ohio State and Indiana a fresh argument, and you…
Play-Doh started in Cincinnati as a wallpaper cleaner. If you grew up in Ohio, it might have been one of the toys you wanted for Christmas. Here’s what every Ohio kid circled in the Sears Wish Book. 1. Etch A Sketch Etch A Sketch made the 1988 Wish Book, and Ohio Art, the company based…
Before Christmas Candylane opened in 2023, all nine of Santa’s reindeer had arrived at Hersheypark. This year’s season opens Nov. 13, and people who visit see only the finished lights. Here’s what happens in Hershey, Pennsylvania, before Christmas Candylane opens. 1. Estate of Evil’s Holiday Makeover Christmas Candylane opens Nov. 13, and its page lists…
Many shoppers judge a grocery store by its prices and its aisles. But have you wondered what it’s like to work there? Bay Staters have another way to size up Market Basket, thanks to a June 2026 ranking from U.S. News & World Report. Here’s how Market Basket beat more than 1,000 companies in that…
Kroger’s Fuel Points are called plain Points now. Groceries cost enough already, and a few minutes of setup may make your Shopper’s Card work harder. These are the Kroger perks many West Virginians leave on the table. Note: This is general information, not medical or financial advice. Program terms and point values are subject to…
The 1940s in Rhode Island were full of grit, grace, and gumption. The world was at war, but families found comfort in each other and in the small joys of daily life. Air-raid sirens, ration stamps, and big band sounds floated through the kitchen window. Soldiers wrote letters from overseas, and little kids played with…
First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to learning about new cities. From the bustling streets of New York City to the hipster culture of Portland, overarching ideas about these metropolises are helpful, but they can also overshadow their more nuanced realities. Many cities—including those in Michigan—are made up of bustling neighborhoods, local businesses,…
North Carolinians in the 1980s didn’t try to pretend dinner was fancy. It was loud, fast, and full of flavor, just like the rest of the decade. Moms could whip up a full meal with a can of soup, a pound of ground beef, and maybe a sprinkle of crushed potato chips. Dads carried in…
Sometimes, it takes someone (or something, like this article) to help an Iowa resident break free of unhealthy thought patterns. According to Northside Mental Health, even people with the best childhoods experienced some form of trauma in their lives that led to them getting caught up in life traps. We’re not talking about the kind…
According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data, Florida is the state with the most rapid population growth, with a 1.9% population increase in 2022 alone. Many Americans who moved to Florida first traveled there as tourists. However, there’s a huge difference between being a tourist and a resident in Florida. I’m among those…
